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Without Discipline, Men Die
By an Anonymous USAF Brat The NCO club at Clark AFB in the Philippines backed up into Lily Hill. Lily Hill was one of those areas we, as Continue Reading
The Reaper
From childhood to adulthood, I have felt his breath upon my neck. I have lived with him longer than without. I have borne witness to his labors. I Continue Reading
Congratulations, Your Spouse Has Been Promoted to Casualty Affairs Officer
Veterans love readiness. They label cables, rotate supplies, memorize obscure acronyms, and keep enough batteries to power a minor coup. Some of them Continue Reading
How Chicago Moving Permits Work: Reserving Curb Space So You Don’t Get Ticketed on Move Day
Photo by Brad Knight on Unsplash Moving day in Chicago comes with a challenge that residents of most suburbs and smaller cities never have to think Continue Reading
Sleeping Wonder
Reality often does notOnly in dreamsAre we who we want to beSuch in a cold world Reality is often triteCascading thoughtsAre often what dreams look Continue Reading
Before You Kill Yourself, Read This
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Is Super 8 Worth It for a New York Wedding?
Photo by Arno Senoner on Unsplash Quick Answer:Â Super 8 is worth it for couples who prioritize mood, texture, and an emotionally resonant heirloom Continue Reading
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofing Company
Photo by Raze Solar on Unsplash A roof replacement or major repair is one of the more significant investments a homeowner makes, and it's also one Continue Reading
Memorial Plaque: I Wanted Them to Remember and to Be Grateful
When it happened, I cannot recall. It just seemed to happen. I could not take it anymore, and I wanted the world to know. I wanted those passing by to Continue Reading
Nobody Is Free Anymore
Years ago, when I was still working third shift at a trucking company, there was an unusual astronomical occurrence. Three planets, Venus, Mars, and Continue Reading
He’s Dead, Cue the ’90s Banger
By S.Q. Forthenauf I’ve never experienced death, at least, not in the sense of being alive, then not, followed by some extreme light, visions of Continue Reading